The case of prominent Utusan Malaysia columnist, Ridhuan Tee Abdullah, who has been accused of plagiarism should be of public concern for several reasons. Firstly, within academia, there are few worst sins than plagiarism. The term “sin” may appear to be too strong but Ridhuan Tee who, regularly from his Utusan Malaysia pulpit, dishes out… Continue reading Plagiarism: Much more than storm in Tee cup
Month: November 2013
Making History a pass subject: Why we must not agree to it
When the Minister of Education, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, launched the National Education Blueprint, he claimed that it would result in students with world-class knowledge and skills, strong moral values and capable of competing with their peers from other countries. This has now been revealed to be an empty boast and a lie. Worse, it… Continue reading Making History a pass subject: Why we must not agree to it
Federal Constitution sets the limit for ‘racism’ in Malaysia
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak was being his usual disingenuous self when he told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour in London on Oct 31 that the Federal Government over which he presides was “not racist at all”. Najib was speaking to CNN on the sidelines of the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) in the British capital.… Continue reading Federal Constitution sets the limit for ‘racism’ in Malaysia